NPL League 35(1)4 Cups 13(0)2 Debut 16 August 1986 Caernarfon Town (Away) Conf League 83(1)13 Cups 30(0)0 Brother of then Manchester City’s Paul who was later physio for the Silkmen, Mike was a tall, skilful player who had previous experience with Curzon Ashton and Manchester City reserves. Mike played an important role in the 1986-87 treble winning season (NPL Championship, League Cup and Presidents Cup), his first with the club, and won a semi-pro international cap in the 1988-89 season. Mike moved to Sheffield United for a then record fee of £60,000, where he remained until November 1992, when he signed for Wrexham. A knee injury ended his career after which he worked for the Royal Mail.

Conf League 95(7)21 Cups 37(1)3 Debut 18 August 1990 Barnet (Home) A strong and skilful player, who could play either in the midfield or up front, Colin signed from Winsford United having previously been with Flixton and Manchester Sunday side Astro. During his time at the Moss Rose he attracted the interest of a number of Football League sides with his natural athleticism, power in the air together with his deceptive pace and control. He gained a Cheshire Senior Cup winners' medal in 1991. On leaving Macclesfield he moved to Halifax Town in the summer of 1993 moving to Hednesford Town in the summer of 1995 and later played for Winsford United and Chorley before returning to Hednesford Town for a time as manager.

FL League 36(8)8 Cups 5(0)2 Debut 3 March 2001 Chesterfield (Home) A former Blackpool trainee, Rickie joined the Silkmen in December 2000, initially playing most of his football in the Youth and Reserve teams in the centre of midfield where he gave some impressive performances. He broke into the senior side towards the end of the season and was promoted to the first-team squad for the 2001-02 season, quickly becoming a regular in the starting line-up where he was equally effective in midfield or as a striker. Rickie possesses a devastating right-foot from set-pieces and in November 2001 he scored two spectacular free kicks in the FA Cup tie against Forest Green Rovers at the Moss Rose (his first ever FA Cup appearance), and the following week scored a hat-trick against Luton Town, again at the Moss Rose. Rickie moved to Stockport County in April 2002 for a club record fee of £300,000.

He moved to Rochdale on a free transfer, then to Bristol Rovers for a fee of £200,000, in August 2009 to Southampton for a fee of £1M where he continued to be very successful. Made his Premier League debut on 19 August 2012 against Manchester City when he scored Southampton's first goal of the match and went on to make 235 appearances scoring 117 goals in all competitions during his time on the south coast. His move to Liverpool for fee of £4M in the summer of 2014 took him back 'home', but he was underutilised and signed for West Bromwich Albion for fee of £3M in the summer of 2015. At international level, his debut for England came from the substitutes' bench in the friendly match against Scotland at Wembley on 14 August 2013, scoring the winning goal with his first touch and went on to make a total of 11 appearances scoring three goals.

Conf League 6(0)3 Cups 1(0)1 Debut 25 January 1997 Slough Town (Home) FL League 16(16)9 Cups 2(3)0 Debut 9 August 1997 Torquay United (Home) Richard came into the professional game late at the age of 23 when he signed for Plymouth from Bedworth, before moving to Stockport County for a fee of £50,000. Whilst at County he had a successful loan spell at the Moss Rose in the Conference Championship season and was signed by the Silkmen in the summer of 1997. During the 1997-98 season, the tall striker found himself squeezed out of the side on several occasions by new arrivals as Sammy McIlroy tried to find a goal scoring formation, but still finished as one of the team’s top scorers. In his next season, he spent much of the time out on loan at non-League sides Nuneaton Borough, Netherfield and Atherstone United, before being released in the summer of 1999 when he signed for Hednesford.

Richard later moved to Altrincham, then Radcliffe Borough and is now Stockport County’s kit man. 1913-14, 1914-15 and 1919-20 Outside-right LC League 36 Apps 2 Goals Cups 7 Apps 2 Goals CL League 8 Apps 0 Goals Cups 2 Apps 0 Goals 20 September 1913 Barnoldswick (Away) Having played for the amateur side Spingfield (Failsworth), Harry signed for Oldham Athletic (April 1900) then members of the Manchester League, before moving to Football League side Newton Heath in January 1901. Remained with them when they changed their name to Manchester United in 1902. Lappin then embarked on a journey playing for several clubs: Grimsby Town (August 1903), Rossendale United (August 1904), Nelson (October 1905), Rhyl again (January 1906), Clapton Orient (August 1906) and then Stalybridge Rovers (August 1907).

Played for Chester in the 1908-09 season winning a Cheshire Senior Cup medal, then Birmingham City (May 1909) in the Football League, Chirk, Hazel Grove signing for Hurst in October 1910 where he was a member of the side which won the Manchester Junior Cup (twice), won the league title, the Charity Ashton Cup and gained promotion to the First Division of the Lancashire Combination. He first played for Macclesfield in 1913 when he was almost ever-present from his debut to the end of October 1914 leaving the club to join the King's Royal Lancasters along with his two brothers in the First World War. He was described as an influential and spectacular player being one of the best outside-rights in the Lancashire Combination. After the War made five appearances for Hurst as one of 95 different players used by them, before signing for Hazel Grove again in 1919 and was then on the books of Mossley but never progressed beyond their reserve team. He returned to Macclesfield, his third club during the 1919-20 season, initially playing for the reserve team.

He moved to the senior side for a series of eight consecutive matches in October and November 1919 and re-appeared for two matches towards the end of the season at a time when a backlog of matches was being cleared. In 1922 he moved to Canada and, well into his 50s, he was still playing for Hamilton Steel Works in 1932. (Our thanks go to the Ashton United FC for their contribution to this profile) NC League 1(4)0 Cups 1(1)1 Debut 12 August 2014 Sub AFC Telford United (Away) Came through the ranks at Notts County signing his first professional contract with them at the age of 18, but did not break into the senior side spending time on loan at Grantham Town during the 2013-14 season. Signed for the Silkmen in August 2014 but found it almost impossible to force his way into the side becoming a fringe player. He scored his one goal in an early round of the Cheshire Senior Cup at Hyde in January 2015.

Spent a short time on loan at Witton Albion early in 2015. On leaving Macclesfield, after trials at St Mirren and Cambridge during the summer of 2015, signed for Torquay United moving to Rushall Olympic in November 2015 and then to Boston United in January 2016. CL League 44 Apps 15 Goals Cups 13 Apps 5 Goals Debut 31 August 1929 Nantwich (Home) Challenge Cup R1 During his career had been on the books of Grimsby Town, York City, Nottingham Forest, Stockport County, Nantwich and Southport from whom he was signed by Macclesfield in the summer of 1929. During the 1929-30 season he was the only player to be ever-present and also held the outside-left position throughout the season despite several changes of positions within the team as a whole. He scored on his debut and made a useful contribution of 18 goals in a season when the team amassed a total of 181 goals in all competitions.

Joe gained a Cheshire Senior Cup winners' medal in 1930. He left the club for the 1930-31 season returning for the 1931-32 season, but could not establish himself in the team only making three appearances but scored two goals. In the end he asked to be released from the club. He was mine host of the Green Dragon and, later, at the George Hotel. ML League 35 Apps 24 Goals Cups 6 Apps 0 Goals Debut 19 December 1908 Tonge (Home) Although he only featured in the second half of the 1908-09 season he was top season scorer with 15 goals, including four in the 5-0 home win against Denton in February 1909, helping the team to win the Manchester League Championship. He started the 1909-10 season as the first choice centre-forward playing regularly until the end of December 1909 when he lost his place to J McAngus.

When Tommy Nolan was injured he returned for the home match against Tyldesley Albion on 5 March 1910 but was unfortunately injured, however, towards the end of the season he returned for the Cheshire Senior Cup Final when the team were runners' up and for one league match. He represented Cheshire County in December 1909. #ML League 46 Apps 2 Goals Cups 3 Apps 0 Goals Debut 7 September 1901 Northwich Victoria (Home) A product of Macclesfield School Old Boys where he played at centre-half, he signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1901. During the 1901-02 season his time was divided between the senior and the reserve teams but he was promoted to the senior side for the 1902-03 season. He filled various defender positions with ease (the committee of that time were well known for moving players from one position to another) and was a popular and respected player. By the 1904-05 season George only played occasionally as he had left Macclesfield to attend college.

He was the son of the vicar of Hurdsfield. #TC League 4 Apps 0 Goals Cups 2 Apps 1 Goal Debut 19 April 1889 Bollington (Away) A native of Southport, he moved to Macclesfield from Southport Central Club when he came to work in Macclesfield, making his debut for the side in April 1889. Scored the only goal in the semi-final of the Cheshire Senior Cup in February 1890, and gained a winners' medal in the competition when he also scored a goal in the 4-1 victory over Nantwich in the final the following month. Also made a handful of appearances in Macclesfield's Combination League side. By trade he was a tailor working at Swanwick's in Market Place. CL League 207(2)7 Cups 54(0)0 Debut 21 January 1961 Rhyl (Home) Albert commenced his football career at Stoke City playing for them as an amateur before signing professional forms for Port Vale where he spent 10 years and was captain before moving to Macclesfield.

At Port Vale he was a member of the team which won the Third Division (North) title and were FA Cup semi-finalists in 1953-54, then was ever-present in Vale's 1958-59 Fourth Division title triumph. He was promoted to manager in July 1963 on the departure of Frank Bowyer and, like his predecessor, was a firm disciplinarian. Albert was a successful manager: in his first season in charge the team won the Cheshire Senior Cup and were Champions of Cheshire League. In the following three seasons the side finished second, third and fifth in the Cheshire League. He left the Moss Rose in April 1967 spending the following 28 years as an education welfare officer. He died in July 1999. CL League 19 Apps 0 Goals Cups 4 Apps 0 Goals Debut 27 November 1937 Runcorn (Home) Prior to joining Macclesfield in November 1937 he played for Wisbech (on two occasions), Peterborough and Glentoran.

A consistent performer, Andy was ever-present in the side from his debut until the final few matches of the season. He had already incurred a knee injury during this time but injured his knee again, which sidelined him to the end of the season. After the summer break he played in a pre-season match in 1938, but his knee gave way again and had to be carried off the pitch. Unfortunately this injury ended his football career. CL League 43 Apps 2 Goals Cups 11 Apps 0 Goals Debut 5 April 1920 Witton Albion (Away) Cheshire League Subsidiary Competition John was given a one match trial towards the end of the 1919-20 season but was not signed by Macclesfield until the summer of 1922 when he moved from Stoke. John shared goalkeeping duties with Joseph Anderson in the 1922-23 season, but at the start of the following season he was the first choice 'keeper. Even though he had been ever-present until early January 1924 he then lost his place to H. Wood. He liked to take penalty kicks and was successful on two occasions.

FL League 62(1)0 Cups 4(0)0 Debut 15 February 2006 Oxford United (Away) Having spent a successful three month loan spell at the Moss Rose from Manchester United in the 2005-06 season, Tommy moved to Macclesfield on a permanent basis in the summer of 2006. He shared goalkeeping duties with Jon Brain in the early part of the season but picked up an injury which left him side-lined for a period during which time Jon Brain broke a leg. On recovering to full fitness, Tommy returned to the side and, other than for one match, was Macclesfield’s sole ‘keeper for the second half of the season. His performance improved as the campaign progressed, and on more than one occasion he kept the side in the game with some excellent saves. Tommy continued as a member of the Silkmen squad, and was first choice ‘keeper in the 2007-08 season until he broke his hand in November when he was replaced by Jon Brain. Towards the end of the season, Tommy spent time on loan at Rochdale when he appeared in the Coca-Cola League Two Play-off Final at Wembley.

In the summer of 2008 he signed for Chesterfield. NPL League 25(0)0 Cups 10(0)0 Debut 24 August 1985 Goole Town (Away) Terry was a highly experienced and travelled defender whose football career started as a member of the youth team at Stoke City in 1968 and concluded at Macclesfield in 1986. He played for Football League sides Stoke City, Crewe Alexandra, Port Vale (who paid Stoke City a fee of £3,000), Birmingham City, Newport County and Scunthorpe United. He also played abroad for San Jose Earthquakes in the North American Soccer League, and in the Dutch Eerste Divisie for Sparta Rotterdam (who paid £25,000 for his services), Roda JC and DS’79, as well as spending a short time in Hong Kong. At non-League level, as well as Macclesfield, he played for Stafford Rangers and Altrincham.

After retiring as a player he was manager at non-League clubs Hanley Town, Kidsgrove Athletic and Ball Haye Green and was also assistant manager at Meir K.A. After leaving football he managed a burger van. Conf Cups 3(5)0 Debut 19 March 1997 Sub Morecambe (Away) Spalding Challenge Cup Semi-final L1 Andy moved to the Moss Rose from Oldham Athletic. He was used solely in Cup competitions, including appearing in the two legs of both the Semi-final and the Final of the Spalding Challenge Cup when Macclesfield finished as runners-up. Also gained a winners' medel in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1997. On leaving the Moss Rose, Andy moved to Caernarfon Town for the 1997-98 season. More recently he has played at non-League level for clubs in the North West of England including Winsford United, Abbey Hey and Glossop North End. Andy is a capable musician. He is Head of Music at a Manchester College, plays the violin in a classical string quartet, plays in a Greek/Jazz band and leads ensembles across the North West.

NC League 34(14)5 Cups 12(3)1 Debut 31 October 2012 Sub Stockport County Cheshire Senior Cup Round 1 An energetic central midfielder who first joined Macclesfield at the age of 16 from Everton progressing to the youth team. Appeared in both the Cheshire Senior Cup matches for the 2012-13 season scoring a penalty in the second tie against Stalybridge Celtic. Gained his first professional contract in the summer of 2013. In the early part of the 2013-14 season Paul was used sparingly and was unavailable for a time due to a groin strain. Gradually he was used more frequently and by the end of the season had established himself as a reliable member of the side growing in strength and ability all the time. His league goal was the winning goal scored in the 90th minute in the 3-2 victory at Forest Green Rovers in October 2013. Paul was regularly in the starting line-up from the start of the 2014-15 season performing as strongly as ever.

He was unfortunate to break his collar bone in the first minute of the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying round replay at Wrexham at the end of October 2014 which left him out of contention until 17 January 2015 when he returned for the away match at Kidderminster, and then featured regularly in the starting line-up for the remainder of the season. He was voted the most improved player for the 2014-15 season and gained a winners' medal in the Cheshire Senior Cup competition. FL League 1(0)0 Debut 2 May 2009 Grimsby Town (Away) Patrece commenced his career at Barnsley before moving to Nottingham Forest where he played in the youth and reserve sides. When he was released, after a short trial with Cardiff City, he joined Worcester City and then moved to Dorchester Town where he was made team captain. When Dorchester encountered financial problems, Patrece was released in February 2009 and after a trial at Macclesfield he signed non-contract forms to the end of the season. He has represented St Kitts and Nevis at international level in World Cup qualifying games.

Patrece made his Football League debut in his one and only appearance at centre-back for the Silkmen in their last match of the 2008-09 campaign, at a time when other defenders were out of contention through injury. Has since played at Farsley Celtic and Droylsden, and signed in July 2010 for Belgium Fourth Division club Royal Racing Club Montegnee, returning to the UK in 2012. During 2012 he played briefly for Harrogate Town, Garforth Town, Curzon Ashton and Frickley Athletic.. CL League 40 Apps 0 Goals Cups 6 Apps 0 Goals Debut 30 November 1946 Witton Albion (Away) Johnny's football career started with Manchester Boys, and having spent two seasons with Altrincham he signed professional forms with Aldershot. He was a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF where he was a sports' officer. During the Second World War he guested for Manchester United, Stockport County and Bolton Wanderers. After the war he left Aldershot due to a housing shortage.

With Foxcroft leaving the Silkmen at short notice in November 1946, Macclesfield signed Johnny as their regular goalkeeper. He was recognised as a talented ‘keeper who played many brilliant games and was almost ever-present until he moved to Wellington in November 1947. CL League 26 Apps 20 Goals Cups 5 Apps 0 Goals Debut 30 August 1930 Nantwich (Home) Started his career at Derby County in 1920, signing for Manchester United in 1922 but only made two senior league appearances there. Wilfred spent the next five years from 1923 with Exeter City making almost 100 league appearances and scored 38 goals. He then partnered Cecil Smith (see separate entry) at Wigan Borough in the 1928-29 season before moving to Cardiff City where he scored over 30 goals for their reserve side and made three appearances with the First Division side. Wilfred signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1930 regularly filling the inside-right position from the start of the season until March 1931.

He was a stylish performer with a good shot, scoring 20 league goals including a hat-trick in the 6-1 home win against Altrincham in November 1930. Wilfred died in February 1979 at the age of 76. FL League 61(12)14 Cups 7(0)3 Debut 11 August 2001 Swansea City (Home) Kyle represented Bermuda at international level in both football and cricket and started his English football career at Scarborough in 1992. He then played for six other clubs either permanently or on loan, including Coventry City (£500,000 fee) and Stoke City (£500,000 fee), before moving to Macclesfield in the summer of 2001. In his first season he found it difficult to settle into his striker’s role partly because of an ankle injury, but enjoyed an injury free second season when he made a useful contribution showing more pace up front and good defensive work against set pieces, scoring 13 goals including his 100th Football League goal.

Kyle was released in the summer of 2003 when he returned home to become the manager of the Bermuda National Football Team. He was part of the management team of the Bermuda Hogges from 2007 to 2009, alongside Shaun Goater. Conf League 35(2)0 Cups 19(5)1 Debut 21 August 1993 Bath City (Away) Mark came to Macclesfield from Witton Albion having gained vast experience in the Football League. His career began at Huddersfield where he made over 200 appearances and scored 56 league goals and was captain for two years. He then spent time at Manchester City (fee £130,000), Derby County (fee £200,000), Aston Villa, Scunthorpe United and Stockport County. In his first season at Macclesfield Mark played in the majority of the matches but was appointed coach for the 1994-95 season with his player registration retained although he only made four appearances. In 1994 gained winners' medals in the Conference League Cup and Staffordshire Senior Cup competitions.

When he left the Moss Rose he was appointed Youth Team manager at Huddersfield Town becoming assistant manager at Scunthorpe in 1996. His first full managerial appointment was at Halifax Town in 1999 which he held until September 2000. In March 2003 he was caretaker-manager of Derby and, also in March 2003, he became assistant to Sammy McIlroy in charge of the Northern Ireland side. When Sammy McIlroy was appointed manager at Stockport County, Mark was again his assistant and when McIlroy quit the job Mark was caretaker-manager until December 2004. Yet again Mark became assistant to Sammy McIlroy, on this occasion at Morcambe, a position he held until the end of the 2010-11 season when they both left the club by mutual consent. Subsequently Mark was appointed Academy Manager at Huddersfield Town and in February 2012 was given temporary responsibility for the first team on the departure of the manager.

FL League 12(6)2 Debut 23 January 2010 Sub Port Vale (Away) Craig spent ten years in the Liverpool Academy before being promoted to the first team squad and scored in his first match, a friendly at Crewe. He gained league experience with loan spells at Notts County and Chester in the 2007-08 season and in the following season Craig spent the first half on loan at Bournemouth and at Port Vale, the second half at Accrington Stanley. He left Liverpool in August 2009 and had trials with a number of clubs before signing for Macclesfield on Christmas Eve 2009. The inclement weather meant that he had to wait until 23 January 2010 to make his debut against Port Vale. He made a further 17 appearances either as a striker or as midfield cover. An enthusiastic player, nevertheless, he was released by Macclesfield in the summer of 2010 when he signed for Accrington Stanley, moved to Chester in the summer of 2013 and FC United in 2014.

Craig played for the England Under-19 side in the 2006-07 season on seven occasions. LC League 39 Apps 7 Goals Cups 4 Apps 0 Goals Debut 6 September 1913 Crewe Alexandra Reserves (Home) Moving from Tranmere Rovers, Lingard signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1913 going straight into the side. He was almost ever-present until the middle of December 1913 when he was injured with torn stomach muscles towards the end of the match at Nantwich. A tricky winger, it was reported that he was one of the team's best players. He returned for the home match against Witton Albion on 31 January 1914 and went on to help the side win promotion from the Second Division of the Lancashire Combination. He featured regularly in the First Division side in the 1914-15 season until January 1915 when he resigned so that he could devote more time to his business. However, played for Altrincham in the war time leagues in 1915-16 and 1917-18.

(Thanks go to Terry Growley of FC Halifax Town for the information relating to the war time leagues) FL 22(8)6 Cups 5(0)1 Debut 14 December 2002 Rushden & Diamonds (Home) Having played for Altrincham, Wythenshawe Town and Rossendale, Colin signed for Crewe Alex from Hyde United in February 1996 where he was a member of the side which defeated Brentford in the play-off final at Wembley in 1997. Colin had two loan spells at Macclesfield in the 2002-03 season, the first ending in the eighth minute of his first match with a reoccurrence of a hamstring injury, but he returned to play his part in the Silkmen’s successful battle against relegation. He signed permanently in the summer of 2003 when he was asked to play in a wide-left midfield position rather than in his more accustomed role as a striker. Nevertheless, he gave some sterling performances and always made an impact when coming on from the substitutes’ bench.

He left the club in March 2004 and shortly after signed for Halifax Town and later moved to Altrincham. He left Altrincham at the end of the 2009-10 season to take up the appointment of Assistant Coach to Manchester United under 13s team and to play for FC United of Manchester. More recently played for Radcliffe Borough, New Mills and Witton Albion, but retired from playing non-League football in 2012 although Colin still turns out for Sunday League teams in the Wythenshawe area LC Cups 1 App 0 Goals CL League 1 App 0 Goals Cups 1 App 0 Goals Debut 24 October 1914 Altrincham (Home) FA Cup Q2 Played for Liverpool Reserves during the 1913-14 season but made just a single appearance, probably on trial, for the Silkmen in October 1914. Then signed for Stockport County making 11 senior appearances from December 1914 to February 1915.

The next recorded information for this player shows him on the books of Wrexham for the 1921-22 season making 34 senior appearances and scoring two goals. He returned to Macclesfield in May 1923 when he featured in two end-of-season matches. Conf League 32(3)0 Cups 22(2)0 Debut 22 March 1994 Southport (Away) When Stuart came to Macclesfield he was described as a promising young defender who had been an apprentice at Manchester City. He spent two years at Norwich Vics before moving to Stalybridge and then to the Moss Rose. During his time as a Silkmen, Stuart faced competition for the right-back position, initially from George Shepherd whose place he took for almost four months after he was injured, and then Dave Norman and Cec Edey. Gained a winners' medal in the Staffordshire Senior Cup competition in 1994 and played a part in Conference Championship side in the 1994-95 season. He moved to Flixton on a long term loan early in 1996 and was signed by Leek Town the following summer.

He is now based in Hazel Grove and has worked as a HGV driver. 1909-10, 1911-12, 1914-15 and 1919-20 Left-half ML League 17 Apps 0 Goals Cups 6 Apps 0 Goals LC League 20 Apps 3 Goals Cups 2 Apps 0 Goals CL Cups 1 App 0 Goals Debut 4 September 1909 Northwich Victoria (Home) A Macclesfield lad, Frank was playing for Buxton in the 1906-07 season but was signed from Congleton Town appearing for Macclesfield's Manchester League team in the 1909-10 season, although he was primarily a member of the reserve side at this time. There is no record of him playing for the club in the 1910-11 season but during the 1911-12 season he appeared regularly for both the Manchester League and the Lancashire Combination teams. During the 1914-15 season he made a few appearances at left-half before Hyde established himself as first choice in that position.

Towards the end of the season he made three appearances at outside-left. Said to be a clever little player who was always in the thick of the fray. Returned to play for the Macclesfield reserve team early in the 1919-20, and made his one senior appearance in the Subsidiary Competition at a time Macclesfield were clearing a back-log of matches. Also played football for Neckwear FC and cricket for North Rode. He died in April 1930. FL League 0(1)0 Debut 8 May 1999 Sub Bristol Rovers (Home) A trainee at Blackburn Rovers, Mike was released by them in the summer of 1998 when he signed for Macclesfield. A key defender throughout the 1998-99 season in the newly formed Reserve side where he showed himself to be a hard tackler with a good turn of speed, Mike eventually made his Football League debut with a 12-minute appearance from the substitutes’ bench in the last game of the season in the former Nationwide Division Two, and was released in the summer of 1999.

More recently Mike has played for FC United of Manchester. FL Cups 0(3)0 Debut 24 November 1998 Slough Town (Away) FA Cup R1 replay Having been on the books at Oldham Athletic and Bury, Darren signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1998 specifically to become a member of the newly formed Reserve team. The big central defender immediately took command of the defence, but had little chance to prove himself in the senior side in three short substitute appearances in Cup competitions. His contract was cancelled in April 1999 after he had gone missing for some time. Darren has featured for non-League clubs after leaving Macclesfield including Stalybridge and Hyde United. CL League 4 Apps 4 Goals Cups 3 Apps 0 Goals Debut 27 August 1932 Hyde United (Home) Harry was a much travelled footballer who never stayed very long at any club. His youth career included Wood Lane United, Red Street St Chad's and Audley. In 1923 he signed for Port Vale and moved to Preston North End in 1924 but did not make a senior appearance for either club.

In 1925 he signed for Crewe Alexandra (27 league appearances, 14 goals), 1926 to Bradford City (13 league appearances, three goals), in the same year to Wrexham (11 league appearances, five goals), 1927 to Scarborough, and 1928 to Leicester City where he scored nine goals in nine league appearances. In 1930 he moved to Notts County (nine league appearances, three goals) and in 1931 to Northampton (14 league appearances, seven goals). Next stop was the Moss Rose where he remained until early October scoring four goals during an indifferent period for the side. On leaving the Moss Rose he moved to Stafford Rangers and then Winsford United. Harry died in 1984. FL League 7(4)0 Debut 9 March 2010 Sub Accrington Stanley (Away) Matthew progressed through the ranks at Macclesfield and was awarded his first professional contract in the summer of 2009. He has played for the reserves at both right-back and in the midfield.

Towards the end of the 2009-10 season he appeared regularly for the senior side in midfield where he played with confidence and made good use of his long throw-ins. However, he made just one substitute appearance for the senior side in the 2010-11 season at the end of which he was released when he joined Nantwich Town. 1968-69 to 1972-73, 1974-75 and 1978-79 Winger NPL League 173(6)31 Cups 100(3)27 Debut 21 September 1968 Runcorn (Away) Having played at Bolton Wanderers and Bury, Dave signed from Mossley. He was a tenacious and hardworking player who was a target for Football League scouts. He scored goals at vital times: one of the two goals in the 1970 FA Trophy victory at Wembley and was top scorer in the 1972-73 season.

Having been sold to Wigan for £400 during the summer of 1973, Dave returned in 1975 for a second short spell on loan from Goole and returned for a third time in 1978 from Ashton United. Dave's honours at Macclesfield included two Northern Premier League Championships in 1968-69 and 1969-70, a FA Trophy winners' medal in 1970, Cheshire Senior Cup winners' medals in 1969 and 1973, and he was a member of the team which won the North West Floodlit League in 1969-70. Dave also played for Altrincham, Poole Town, Southport and Runcorn. He was a woodworker by trade whilst at Macclesfield. In more recent times he has helped to run the family’s dry cleaning shops and has coached Under-17’s in the Tameside League.

1989-90 and 1993-94 to 1995-96 Midfielder/striker Conf League 66(21)14 Cups 30(13)24 Debut 3 February 1990 Sub Darlington (Away) FA Trophy Round 2 A player with a tremendous turn of pace, Darren joined Macclesfield from Droylsden for a short period in the 1989-90 season. He then had spells with Accrington Stanley and Ashton United before making his Football League debut with Bury. He then moved to Southport for fee of £3,000 before returning to Macclesfield on a player plus cash deal. Darren scored four of the seven goals in the third round Cheshire Senior Cup 7-1 victory against Colwyn Bay in the re-arranged tie at the Moss Rose in February 1994, only for the Silkmen to be disqualified as Darren’s registration had not been completed before the original date of the tie. He gained winners' medals in the Conference League Cup and Staffordshire Senior Cup in 1994.

After a spell on loan at Ashton United, he returned to Macclesfield to appear in the final matches of the Silkmen’s first Conference Championship season in 1995. The following season he established himself as a regular member of the first team gaining a FA Trophy winners’ medal in 1996. Darren took part in a sprint race at Wembley to find out who was the fastest player in the Conference at that time coming a very creditable second. He was transferred to Winsford United for a fee of £3,000 early in the1996-97 season. Subsequently he played for Halifax Town, Altrincham and Morecambe after which he became Head of Player Development at FC United of Manchester. A former fork lift driver for L'Oreal, Darren is now stores manager for City Response.

1919-20 to 1921-22 Right-half and Outside-right/Inside-right CL League 51 Apps 6 Goals Cups 14 Apps 0 Goals Debut 21 February 1920 Altrincham (Away) Started playing football at the age of 14 for youth teams before signing for Proctor's Gymnasium. He then played for Cadby Hall (Lyon's Tea firm) where he won medals for the League Championship and the Works' Challenge Cup. As a member of the Territorial Army he was mobilised for the First World War in August 1914 with the Lancashire Fusiliers. He served in Egypt, Dardanelles and then for a second time in Egypt. Fought the Turks from the Suez Canal and drove them across the desert. During his time in the Army he played for his platoon and because of the impact of rationing, meals were sparse, but it was worth winning matches as the victors were always served a special dinner. From February 1917 he was involved in working through France to a battle in Belgium where he was taken prisoner.

He then had to work as a miner in a tin mine, remaining a prisoner until the armistice. He returned to England and was soon demobilised when he joined Hulme Amateur Football Club. He moved to Macclesfield in February 1920 and was ever-present in the defence to the end of the season gaining a winners' medal in the Altrincham Cup. In the 1920-21 season John continued at right-half but successfully made the transition to the forward line at the end of February. In his final season at the club, he again played in the forward line but moved back into defence in October and November 1921, but by December he had lost his place and featured in the reserve team. Away from football John was a part-time professional boxer. In October 1921 he won both his bouts at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester whilst still playing football for Macclesfield.

Question: Of which football club was Sammy McIlroy Caretaker Manager, then Manager from 2005 until this year?
Answer: MORECAMBE